Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
- Launched May 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced January 2014
- Successor is Sony A7 II
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 5 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores vs the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A7
Fujifilm GFX 100 | A7 | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | January 2014 | More recent by 65 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2360k | 1230k | Crisper display (+1130k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm GFX 100
A7 | Fujifilm GFX 100 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7
Fujifilm GFX 100 | A7 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides external measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the A7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7 is 52 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will show extra detail due to its extra 78 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony Alpha A7 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-05-23 | 2014-01-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 102MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 117 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Total lenses | 12 | 121 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.09x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) | 474 gr (1.04 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2248 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Cost at launch | $10,000 | $798 |